The doctor told how to plunge into the hole on Epiphany

January 16, Minsk. Alexander Dubanevich, deputy head physician for medical affairs for civil defense and mobilization work of the Minsk City Emergency Medical Station, told reporters how to protect yourself during Epiphany bathing, BelTA has learned.

“It is necessary to approach the font already warmed up, that is, it is necessary to do some physical exercises, maybe drink some warm drink. are narrowed, which adversely affects the human body," said Alexander Dubanevich.

As far as possible, it is necessary to spend less than a minute in the water, the deputy head physician noted. “In no case should you dive into the hole with your head, namely, plunge. After getting out of the water, quickly rub yourself off and be outdoors as little as possible without clothes,” he added. “Put on dry clothes and, if possible, warm and drink some warm drink."

“The time you spend outdoors will have a positive effect on your health if there is no stress,” said Alexander Dubanevich. just colds, should refrain from this procedure. After all, the body may respond inadequately, and you may get the opposite effect. "